LOCAL (MARYLAND) AND NATIONAL SUPPORT GROUPS AND EDUCATIONAL CONFERENCES:
There are many support groups for autism in Maryland and Nationally. Below is a list of some of the groups in Maryland. For a national resource, Google "autism and support group" and whatever geographical place that is convenient for you.
The Autism Society is a National support group. Information on the Baltimore-Chesapeake chapter can be found here. http://www.baltimoreautismsociety.org/
Some people prefer to get support online from home or they are unable to attend community meetings for transportation, childcare, or other reasons. That is understandable and there are resources for support online. Here is a Maryland online support group and I'm sure for anyone interested they can find an online support group that could be helpful no matter where they live. http://www.mdjunction.com/autism
And many counties within Maryland and I'm sure other states too, have their own autism society. Here is one for Howard County, Maryland. http://www.howard-autism.org/ They even offer some fun outings for parents in a social setting. This is an example of a happy hour designed for parents in Howard County, Maryland who have a child with autism:
Parent Happy Hour October 12 (Friday), 6-9pm: Join
fellow HCAS parents for a drink or dinner out! Please RSVP attendance to:
registration@howard-autism.org. This is not a catered event. Looney's Pub: 8180
Maple Lawn Blvd, Fulton.
There are many support groups for autism in Maryland and Nationally. Below is a list of some of the groups in Maryland. For a national resource, Google "autism and support group" and whatever geographical place that is convenient for you.
The Autism Society is a National support group. Information on the Baltimore-Chesapeake chapter can be found here.
http://www.baltimoreautismsociety.org/
Some people prefer to get support online from home or they are unable to attend community meetings for transportation, childcare, or other reasons. That is understandable and there are resources for support online. Here is a Maryland online support group and I'm sure for anyone interested they can find an online support group that could be helpful no matter where they live.
http://www.mdjunction.com/autism
There is a place for everyone to get support. Here is one in Southern Maryland.
http://autismsupport-somd.org/Home.aspx
And many counties within Maryland and I'm sure other states too, have their own autism society. Here is one for Howard County, Maryland.
http://www.howard-autism.org/ They even offer some fun outings for parents in a social setting. This is an example of a happy hour designed for parents in Howard County, Maryland who have a child with autism:
October 12 (Friday), 6-9pm: Join
fellow HCAS parents for a drink or dinner out! Please RSVP attendance to:
registration@howard-autism.org. This is not a catered event. Looney's Pub: 8180
Maple Lawn Blvd, Fulton.
Autism is a big topic for many EDUCATIONAL CONFERENCES. There are several each year. Here is a link that gives upcoming conferences for 2012.
http://www.theautismeducationsite.com/2011/06/03/a-list-of-autism-conferences-in-2012/
The Kennedy Krieger Institute in Maryland is a leader in providing services for Autism and Education seminars and conferences related to Autism. This is the upcoming 2012 conference presented by Kennedy Krieger.
http://www.kennedykrieger.org/overview/event/12th-annual-autism-conference
Another leader in conferences and educational materials for autism is Future Horizons. Here is their link:
http://www.fhautism.com/
One of the star advocates and conference presenters through Future Horizons is Dr. Temple Grandin. Dr. Grandin has autism.
http://www.grandin.com/